the plane came down in burma and reportedly missed the runway due to heavy fog. >> two fires in the philippine capital have left at least eight people dead. one broke out in a row of old apartments. seven people died after the blaze trapped them in that building. elsewhere, a fire in a slum left about 2000 families homeless. one man was killed there in riots that erupted after the blaze. >> and indian policeman has died from injuries he sustained during anti-rape protest in delhi. the officer was cremated with full state honors. he was one of dozens injured in violent protests triggered by the gang rape of a student. witnesses say he was severely beaten and pelted with stones. >> venezuelan officials say that president hugo chavez's health is improving. supporters attended service in caracas to pray for his health. in the past six years, more than 60,000 people have lost their lives in mexico as a result of the drug wars. and now in addition to combating crime, authorities want to address the culture of violence which seems to have become part of everyday life in some areas. >> they have launc